Matching a deep vee Alumacraft Lunker 165 CS 2009 against a modified vee Alumacraft Tournament Pro 195 CS 2007 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Alumacraft Lunker 165 CS 2009 at 16,0 ft versus Alumacraft Tournament Pro 195 CS 2007 at 19,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 195 CS 2007 tips the scales at 1 695 lbs — 1 688 lbs less than the Alumacraft Lunker 165 CS 2009 at 7 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 200 hp, the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 195 CS 2007 has a 150-hp advantage over the Alumacraft Lunker 165 CS 2009's 50-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Alumacraft Tournament Pro 195 CS 2007 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Alumacraft Lunker 165 CS 2009 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 195 CS 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 195 CS 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 19,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft Lunker 165 CS 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.